Miami vs. FAMU Prediction, Game Preview
Miami vs. FAMU prediction and game preview for the opening contest of the 2016 season. Find out who's projected to win the matchup between the Hurricanes
Miami vs. FAMU prediction and game preview for the opening contest of the 2016 season. Find out who’s projected to win the matchup between the Hurricanes and the Rattlers.
Miami vs. FAMU Game Preview
Broadcast Info
Date: Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: New Miami Stadium, Miami, FL
Television Station: ESPN3
Miami vs. FAMU Storyline
New Miami head coach Mark Richt inherited one of the nation’s best quarterbacks in Brad Kaaya, who has logged consecutive 3,000-yard passing seasons, as well as the lethal running back tandem of Mark Walton and Joseph Yearby. The Miami alumnus averaged 9.7 victories per season over his 15 years at Georgia, so the ‘Canes are in good hands as they try to win that elusive first ACC crown.
The Rattlers, meanwhile, are coming off of an offseason in which they were unable to conduct a spring practice session because of APR issues. So second-year head coach Alex Wood has his work cut out for him if he wants to halt the program’s streak of four straight losing seasons. Sixteen starters do return, though, and FAMU went the JUCO route to plug some holes.
Miami vs. FAMU Betting Odds
Spread: Miami -53
Over/Under: NA
Matchup to Watch
FAMU offense vs. Miami’s 4-3
While a good portion of teams use a base 4-3, the ‘Canes are actually switching over from the 3-4 they employed under Al Golden to a 4-3 scheme that they will run under new coordinator Manny Diaz. The ‘Canes finished No. 105 in tackles for loss last season, so Diaz is looking to mold a more explosive unit.
Advantages
Offense: Miami. Kaaya is a special talent at the quarterback position.
Defense: Miami. The ‘Canes will see immediate improvement under Diaz.
Special Teams: Miami’s special teams was one of the better groups in the ACC last season.
Coaching: Miami. Richt was a huge hire for a program that has been stuck in mediocrity.
Intangibles: Miami. The ‘Canes are ready to impress their new coaching staff.
Miami vs. FAMU Prediction
The ‘Canes have too many athletes and too much skill to give FAMU any hope for an upset. Mark Richt wins in a runaway, as he begins yet another new era for Miami football.
Final Score Prediction For Miami vs. FAMU: Miami 45, FAMU 16
